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The 13th annual Executive Hire show (6 &7 February, Ricoh Arena Coventry) finished on a real high – the show was a ‘sell-out’ - with 190 exhibitors which included 44 companies who made their show debut. Visitor numbers were also up on last year’s event with 1872 relevant hire industry visitors in attendance.

JCB chose the Executive Hire Show to launch its first ever full electric mini excavator, the 19C-1E - a powerful compact model with zero exhaust emissions and one that is considerably quieter than a standard machine.

The Construction Equipment Association’s official CESAR Scheme, powered by Datatag technologies, celebrated a significant milestone in its life today at the Executive Hire Show (Ricoh Arena Coventry) as it reached the figure of 300,000 registered machines since launched in 2007.

Coventry, U.K. (6th February 2019) Snorkel UK, the official distributor for Snorkel™ aerial work platforms and RUTHMANN BLUELUFT tracked spider lifts in the U.K. and Ireland, is showcasing five products at the annual Executive Hire Show which opens today.

Kick off is tomorrow (6th February at the Ricoh Arena)! With 190 exhibitors, including 40 companies making their Show debut, there is no better opportunity than the 2019 Executive Hire Show, for hirers to find the equipment they need as they prepare for a very busy year ahead.
Back once again is the Innovation Trail - where ten of the winning products are highlighted in the 'Innovation Trail Live'. Read on to find out more...

MCS has launched its new E-Sign functionality within its rental management system, MCS-rm. E-Sign has transformed the way rental companies do business with their customers, improving process consistency by making it simple to sign quotes and contracts on any device.

At this year’s Executive Hire Show, Pramac-Generac UK will launch a new Mobile Products range to support growing demand for sustainable products, specialist product training and new technologies in hire.

German company, LISSMAC report that with a 'pioneering spirit' and innovative strength the company have been developing 'technically mature' professional products for the construction industry for more than 30 years. The company will be exhibiting at the EHS next week.

The new Pramac Industrial Gas range has been unveiled in the UK to include several models offering an alternative fuel choice for stand-by generators in the industrial market. See the new range at the EHS.

The cleaning market has changed dramatically over the last 10 years as end users require greater pressures and cleaning performance. With the cost of fossil fuels escalating out of control the demands have moved towards economical power systems that still provide the cleaning performance. At the EHS 2019 Demon offer a sound solution...

Manitou Group, a global leader in rough terrain material handling, will show the MC18 rough terrain forklift at Executive Hire Show (6th & 7th February 2019 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry).
The company is also planning to launch the MT 420H telehandler and the 100VJR AWP. Manitou say that these compact models allow the group to 'highlight its capacity to innovate with very compact products'. The three models are designed to reduce TCO to bring more efficiency and performance to the users.

New products have always been at the heart of the Executive Hire Show and it’s the place where visitors get to see new potential profit earners and take advantage of show only deals - which makes the show an even better prospect for visitors. Here’s a taster of what hirers can expect to see on display at the Executive Hire Show 2019

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd, a global leader in compact equipment design and manufacture, will showcase a number of models from its industry-leading product portfolio at the 2019 Executive Hire Show (Ricoh Arena, Coventry; 6-7 February).

Stanley build on their existing portfolio of award-winning Sprinter stair climbers by adding the Sprinter 250 to the range. The new model has the capacity to carry loads weighing up to 250Kg, perfect for safely and efficiently moving larger items up and down the stairs.
In keeping with Stanley’s ethos of providing innovative and safe handling solutions, two portable ramps have been added to their product portfolio.
See the new additions to at the EHS!

With 190 exhibitors, including 38 companies making their Show debut, there is no better opportunity than the 2019 Executive Hire Show, for hirers to find the equipment they need as they prepare for a very busy year ahead. The show sold out in December of last year.

We are just weeks away from the annual Executive Hire Show 2019 which is taking place at its Ricoh Arena Coventry home on 6 & 7 February 2019. The Passionate Hirer Awards have become an integral part of the EHS and are presented during the 'After Show Networking Party' following the opening day of the event.

At this year’s Executive Hire Show one of the leading manufacturers of advanced site welfare units, AJC EasyCabin, will be showcasing two new products that, according to AJC, are pushing the boundaries of sustainable product innovation to the ultimate degree.

Located at Stand B44 in the main hall, Snorkel UK has doubled its stand size this year, booking a 50sqm space. Highlighting a selection of low-level and electric work at height solutions, Snorkel UK will be displaying the Snorkel S3010P and S3010E mini scissor lifts and the Snorkel S3219E electric slab scissor lift.

FG Wilson suggest that the company's PRO Range rental series could be the answer to your temporary power needs at an affordable cost. FG Wilson will be at the Executive Hire Show 2019 on stand number C30.

It’s Scanprobe Techniques first year at the Executive Hire Show and it could not have come at a better time for the company as it builds off the back of a very busy and successful 2018 for the company.

Doosan will be showing the very popular Bobcat E10 zero tail swing mini-excavator, now renamed the E10z, which this year has passed the landmark of 10,000 units sold around the world, the majority of which have been in the rental sector. Alongside the E10z will be the 7/31G+ compressor generator from Doosan Portable Power, which incorporates an 8.6 kVA generator and is aimed at the utilities industry and rental companies serving this sector.

At this year’s Executive Hire Show DURO UK (Stand A30) will be launching a number of new products that will complement their already comprehensive range of diamond, carbide, abrasive and hardened steel power tool accessories.
Yokota (Stand A32) will again be presenting their pneumatic, electric and petrol tools for the construction and hire market.

The Dustcontrol team will be showcasing the firm’s new DC Storm LPG propane powered vacuum, alongside its powerful Tromb 400 extractors, the DC 2900 and DC 1800 eco vacuums and its DC Aircube cleaners at stand K30.

Once again ALTRAD Belle will be re-enforcing its position as being a leader in the field for Light Construction Equipment, by exhibiting at the UK's premier hire industry show.
EHS 2019 is the ideal opportunity for ALTRAD Belle to showcase a range of new products.

The Preparation Group will be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show on Stand J32, with its One-Stop-Shop range of equipment and services for floor and surface preparation, removal, refurbishment and cleaning. The company supplies the machines, tools and accessories with full fleet management, along with technical support and tailored training for hire teams.

With 29 years’ experience, NightSearcher is a market leader in design, manufacture and supply of portable lighting solutions for the hire industry, police, fire and rescue services, military, railway, utilities, Government, industrial and construction markets as well as many more where innovation, safety and reliability are paramount. Visit NightSearcher at the Executive Hire Show.

Stanley build on their existing portfolio of award-winning Sprinter stair climbers by adding the Sprinter 250 to the range. The new model has the capacity to carry loads weighing up to 250Kg, perfect for safely and efficiently moving larger items up and down the stairs. The company will be showing the new Sprinter 250 range.

Pramac-Generac UK will be launching a range of Gas generators in 2019 which will see the company expand its current range of mobile and industrial Pramac power solutions, as well as its gas partner network.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking SB or “solid body” concept for hydraulic breakers. One of today’s market leading SB Hydraulic Breakers will be on display on Epiroc’s stand L2 at February’s Executive Hire Show.

Portable, powerful, and easy to use, the new Invader 45 conveyor is the robust yet lightweight 'plug-and-play' solution for mid to large scale materials movement on site. See it at the Executive Hire Show 2019

Kohler will be presenting the K-HEM (KOHLER Hybrid Energy Module) hybrid electrical and mechanical combined power generation unit at the Executive Hire Show 2019 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry on stand number K28

Designed to be long-lasting machines, C&F mini dumpers stand out for technical solutions and design features generally adopted on bigger and expensive machines. Parkway Plant Sales will be bringing the range to the Executive Hire Show at the Ricoh Arena on 6 & 7 February on stand number K56

Award Winning Makinex Construction Products bolsters its team as demand for products expands across national hirers
Makinex Construction Products has appointed marketing and business graduate, Faye Curley, as Operations Coordinator to support the business as it expands its UK footprint.

Wolverhampton based Morris Site Machinery has won ‘Export Business of the Year’ in the 2018 Black Country Chamber of Commerce Awards. The company will be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show in 2019 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry.

Executive Hire Show exhibitor Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd (CEUK) has further expanded its national dealer network with the appointment of SM Plant Ltd. Mecalac will be at the EHS 2019 on stand J22.
Visitors to the Mecalac stand will see a range of machines from the Coventry manufacturer which includes backhoe loaders, compaction rollers and site dumpers. Visitors can also expect to see the company's new cabbed site dumper.

Executive Hire Show Exhibitor and UK Dumper manufacturer, Thwaites worked with local community charity Helping Hands this week (6th November) by providing BBQ food and Beanie Hats to the less fortunate people in the area. Based in Gloucester Street, Leamington Spa, Helping Hands provides support to local groups who need it the most.

Hire companies looking to add the greenest EV / electric / battery powered tools should take a look at the unique TRUXTA range of battery powered mini dumpers - which will be coming to the Executive Hire Show 2019 at the Ricoh Arena on 6 and 7 February 2019.

Mexco have produced a comprehensive range of diamond cutting discs and diamond core drills to deal with the most demanding of applications, these products can cut and drill the hardest of materials from granite to the most abrasive of applications such as asphalt or tarmac. See the full Mexco range at the Executive Hire Show 2019

Genquip Groundhog manufactures many types of welfare unit and visitors can see them all at the Executive Hire Show, where full details and specifications can be seen on the company's innovative HogPad! There will also be new innovations on the stand (H10).

AlorAir Solutions UK has been trading for a little over a year, however company Director, Gary Quinn, has been using the brand's dehumidifiers in another business for some time - drying out South African Biltong which is similar to Beef Jerky!

Trailer Engineering has always been an innovator and the company is very excited to launch another leading product range which will be showing at the Executive Hire Show in 2019 (6-7 February Ricoh Arena, Coventry.)

The Plant Hire industry is going from strength to strength following reports from the organisers of the Executive Hire Show 2019 (6-7 February Ricoh Arena Coventry).
During the annual exhibitor ‘Kick-Off’ meeting at the Ricoh Arena, which took place last week, the team reported that an impressive 159 exhibitors had already signed up for the 2019 Show and the event is now 90% sold.
EHS, Show Director, Craig Donovan said...

Executive Hire Show are thrilled to report that almost all exhibitors have re-booked their stand for the 2019 Show, which will take place on Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7 February 2019 at the Ricoh Arena. Event Director Craig Donovan reported “As of today, we are over 85% sold out for the 2019 Show with 139 exhibitors signed up already. In the history of Executive Hire Show, we have never had stands be re-booked so quickly, demonstrating how the Show continues to go from strength to strength.”

The 12th annual Executive Hire Show is less than a week away (7th and 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK). The Show has become a magnet for hire industry professionals and each year its support grows as the biggest name suppliers to the UK hire industry commit to exhibit – the Show may only be a two-day event, but its reach and its influence continue throughout the hire industry throughout the year.

One of the UK’s leading light construction manufacturers, Fairport Construction Equipment (FCE), has made public its affiliation with French company MAC3. As of January 2018, FCE will distribute the comprehensive range of MAC3 pneumatic tools in the UK.

Chicago Pneumatic will showcase its wide range of portable construction equipment at the 2018 Executive Hire Show (7th & 8th February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry), with hydraulic power packs, energy efficient LED light towers and reliable portable generators to be displayed on stand number B4.

Kubota UK will be using the Executive Hire Show 2018 ( 7th& 8th February at the Ricoh Arena) to officially launch its new KX030-4 mini-excavator – which Kubota say is a powerful machine with a number of innovative features to maximise operational performance.

Off Grid Energy, a leading manufacturer of power solutions for the construction, marine and automotive industries, is set to launch its new Universal Hybrid Power Unit at this year’s Executive Hire Show (7 & 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry).

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show for the 12th year running since the event’s inception in 2007. The leading trade association for construction plant hire in the UK, the CPA is the principal point of contact for all issues relating to construction plant.

Scott Brothers will be returning to the Executive Hire Show this year showcasing a range of Honeywell Evaporative Air Coolers and the new partnership with Meaco for commercial dehumidifiers. The Meaco range spans from the 38litre steel housed 38LM to the 60litre Rota Moulded 60L.

Vanguard™ will showcase the petrol powered EFI 37HP engine at the upcoming Executive Hire Show (7-8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry), the unit has been specifically designed and engineered to deliver durable performance making it an ideal power source for rugged and hardworking landscape equipment.

STIHL will be attending next year’s Executive Hire Show (7th & 8th February 2018 Ricoh Arena Coventry) with what the company describes as ‘impressive’ new cordless tools, including its expanded Pro Cordless range, as the popularity of the technology continues to grow in the plant hire industry.

Visitors to next year’s Executive Hire Show in Coventry, England from 7-8 February 2018, will be able to see the latest products for the plant and tool hire industry from Bobcat and Doosan Portable Power on Stand Number B115. They include the Bobcat 1.7 tonne E17z Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) canopy excavator and, being shown at the exhibition for the first time, the new G20IIIA generator and 7/31+ compressor generator incorporating a new 8.5 kVA on-board generator from Doosan Portable Power.

Executive Hire Show Radiodetection have been at the forefront of reducing utility strikes since launching the first Cable Avoidance Tool in the 1970s. Innovations such as depth readout, StrikeAlert and simultaneous Dual Frequency locating ensure that operators find more utilities, without making their locating activities complicated.

Genquip Groundhog are returning to the Ricoh Arena on stand D110 on February 7 & 8. Peter Beach Genquip sales & marketing said that “We are very much looking forward to what 2018 and Brexit has to offer the rental and manufacturing industry over the coming years!”

Exhibiting under their EasyCabin brand, AJC Trailers, the award-winning manufacturer of mobile and static welfare and accommodation units, are getting ready to launch another new product to the UK hire market at the 2018 Executive Hire Show (7th -8th February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry).

Ecovolve designs and manufactures compact electrical/green machinery. The electric dumper range (ED800, ED1000 and ED1500) from Ecovolve are versatile new machines, capable of operating both indoors and out.

Hire companies are looking for assets that will last a long time, require minimal maintenance and offer a high residual value. Western Global understand that having a versatile fleet which can be rented across different markets is also a key factor. Western’s fuel tanks and water bowsers meet these requirements and have become the ‘hidden heroes’ of hire fleets. With minimal maintenance, high utilisation, and fast ROI, fuel and water storage tanks are a proven revenue source in the hire industry.

C.Scope will be attending the Executive Hire Show in 2018 for the first time (7-8 February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry). The company manufacture cable avoidance and cable detection equipment which C.Scope say – ‘could be an excellent addition to a hirers plant and equipment catalogue’. EHS visitors looking to add pipe and cable avoidance equipment to their hire fleet the company can offer specially tailored hire industry packages.

At the Executive Hire Show in February The Preparation Group, a leading expert in environmentally friendly solutions for surface preparation, polishing, cleaning and dust containment, is showcasing its new MSS 150 Multi-Surface Stripper, the ultimate floor removal solution.

Makinex say that the company provides innovative construction products to the global construction industry. The products are Australian-designed solutions which are designed to vastly increase productivity by providing faster, easier and safer ways for getting difficult jobs done.

More Hire companies are adding high value portable crimping and cutting equipment for the electrical termination market, bringing the advantages of speed of operation, accuracy, ergonomics and certification to their customers

Husqvarna Construction Products are a major supplier of products and diamond tools to hire companies all over the UK and will once again be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show in 2018. The focus for the Show will be dust and slurry management as well as showcasing new and existing products.

Executive Hire Show exhibitor, Point of Rental Software provides smart, scalable hire software to over 4,700 depots of all sizes and industries. The company has offices in the UK, USA, and Australia, and offers the global hire industry award-winning products designed to streamline hire operations. Point of Rental will be on stand C125 at the 2018 EHS taking place on 7th & 8th February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry.

Executive Hire Show exhibitor, Trailer Engineering, manufacture a full range of Water Bowsers and Fuel Bowsers ranging from 24 gallons to several thousand gallons, with over 40 years’ experience of manufacturing all types of tankers and trailers, exporting to countries all over the world.......

STIHL will be attending next year’s Executive Hire Show (7th 8th February 2018 Ricoh Arena Coventry) with what the company describes as ‘impressive’ new cordless tools, including its expanded Pro Cordless range, as the popularity of the technology continues to grow in the plant hire industry.
The introduction of a new AR 1000 Lithium-Ion backpack battery will be welcome news to professionals who need to use STIHL’s cordless products.....

Executive Hire Show Exhibitor, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance entitled ‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ which is principally aimed at operators for refresher training purposes. The publication has been released following a number of recent serious incidents involving Forward Tipping Dumpers, key factors of which include overturning of dumpers and individuals being struck by dumpers.....

NightSearcher first exhibited at the EHS this year- after a successful inaugural show the company will be returning to the Executive Hire Show once again on 7th & 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry.
In 1989 Colin Howard, managing director, began manufacturing NightSearcher products, designing and specialising in rechargeable lighting solutions. These products were specifically supplied to the uniform and industrial markets, where NightSearcher has developed a high reputation.....

The Diaquip QHS-350 is a powerful Wet & Dry 14”Ø Electric Hand Saw which Diaquip say has been built for maximum reliability, power and performance. Its huge popularity amongst drilling and sawing professionals has led to its introduction in the Tool Hire market and Diaquip have reported that from its very inception the QHS-350 has proved a resounding success which continues to grow......

Executive Hire Show exhibitor, Makita has added two new SDS+ rotary hammer drills to the ever-expanding inventory of cordless tools. The new 10.8v model will generate 4,900 impacts per minute whilst the beefy 18v model will punch a 17mm hole into concrete.
The new Makita HR140D rotary hammer drill further extends the increasingly popular 10.8v cordless range of tools. This new 14mm CXT machine generates 1 joule of impact energy and up to 4,900 ipm, all from a small and compact machine that weighs just 2.6kg......

Vp plc has announced today that is has acquired of the entire issued share capital of Brandon Hire Group Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries for a cash consideration of £41.6m, payable on completion and assumed net debt of approximately £27.2m. The acquisition has been funded from new banking facilities with the Group’s lenders.

V-TUF Ltd, a Lincoln based manufacturer of cleaning and health related equipment, has launched a cost-effective dust extraction vacuum into the market which will feature on the company’s stand (V43) at the forthcoming Executive Hire Show (7 & 8 February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry)
Eugene Buchner, Business Development Director for V-TUF Ltd, commented...

Last month marked a significant anniversary for Dumper manufacturer and Executive Hire Show exhibitor Thwaites, as 80-years ago manufacturing began at its Leamington Spa plant.
The evolution of the brand has seen it develop from an agricultural innovator in the 1930’s, to the company that supported the rebuilding of Britain in the late 1940’s, with the invention and production of the first dumper to enter the UK market.....

Construction dust is a silent killer – warns Morris Site Machinery’s Sales Director Richard Denholm. Here he gives the Executive Hire Show’s visitors and exhibitors top ten tips which might possibly save lives…
With the news that construction dust claims 500 lives a year on construction sites, more action needs to be taken to increase awareness and improve safety in the workplace as well as on site......

Recently, Emmitt Plant made the decision to review the way they were managing their business and switched to leading hire software provider, inspHire. Luke Findlay, Director at Emmitt Plant said “All our data is now stored in a single comprehensive system. Our efficiency has greatly improved and we are now able to easily provide customers with the high level of service they desire”.......

Zappshelter is returning to the Executive Hire Show for the 2nd year running (7th & 8th February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry). The Zappshelter system, which is a revolutionary system for providing rapid cover for a range of on-site applications, both temporary and permanent.

This powerful, anti-glare next generation lamp head is the latest from Morris Site Machinery’s innovative design team. The company has is confident that this new lamp will be game changer for the industry.

The Executive Hire Show event team recently held its annual exhibitor ‘Kick off’ meeting which took place at the Shows’ established home at the Ricoh Arena Coventry – in the heart of the Midlands. Hosted by Show Director, Craig Donovan, the event was well attended by many of the EHS’s exhibitors both old and new.
Craig Donovan announced that the Show (7th & 8th February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry) was well ahead of schedule in terms of sales than at this point in previous years with an impressive 169 exhibitors already signed up for the 2018 Show....